Overdosing in an aging population

6 Mar 2017

Most self-poisoning by people 65 and over is intentional

A new study has revealed most self-poisoning by people 65 and over is intentional, accounting for 80 per cent of admissions.

Associate Professor Peter Pillans of The University of Queensland said the numbers of elderly people overdosing are lower than for younger people, but the health impacts for the elderly population are worse.